AnewZ Morning Brief - 21 July 2026

AnewZ Morning Brief - 21 July 2026
Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran on 20 July, 2026.
Reuters

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 21st of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Iran attacks Gulf states as U.S. continues strikes

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said it had struck U.S.-linked military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain overnight. Amazon infrastructure in Bahrain was also targeted, according to the IRGC. U.S. Central Command meanwhile announced it had completed its 10th consecutive night of strikes against Iran. Two oil tankers also caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC said. 

Trump imposes 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 50 per cent tariff on a wide range of Canadian imports, citing what the White House called Canada's "discriminatory treatment" of American automobiles, alcohol and dairy products. It covers products including wine, dairy, furniture, clothing, cement and hockey sticks, and will apply regardless of eligibility under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). 
Police and protesters clash over death of Moroccan man in Italy

Italian police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters in Bologna who were protesting over the death of Moroccan businessman Abderrahim Fakir. The 42-year-old businessman died on Sunday during an attempted arrest after police responded to reports of a man behaving aggressively.

Nicaragua will no longer hold elections President says 

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has declared the country will no longer hold elections, further tightening the grip on power he shares with his wife, Rosario Murillo. Speaking during celebrations marking the anniversary of the 1979 Sandinista revolution, Ortega said opposition groups would no longer have the opportunity to challenge his government after his current term ends next year.

Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev to meet German leader in Berlin 

Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, landed in Berlin on Monday evening on an official visit to the country. He is due to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday (21 July). On his arrival, Aliyev held talks with Michael Harms, Chairman of the Eastern Committee of the Germany Economy. Their conversation focused on trade, transport and energy.

Tags